A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2658741 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660131 epoch_slot_no: 3331 block_no: 2658616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3097 time: 2019-06-01 16:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf4b45a58bef0bf565ac31db1d7c0cdb9cb1203cfcbc3d1d2f1f60a90ed28fe6Block Operator
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